Professor Christopher KANALI
About Professor Christopher KANALI
A Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (College of Engineering and Technology), JKUAT, Kenya. Specialist in agricultural processing and farm structures, agricultural machinery and power systems, simulation and modeling of agricultural systems, and in renewable energy. Has several years’ experience in teaching, research and development at the University level. Published 110 peer reviewed articles in internationally renowned journals by April 2025; presented over 50 articles in conferences. Successfully supervised 20 PhD and 35 MSc students by April 2025. Currently supervising 8 PhD and 6 MSc. students. External examiner: Department of Agricultural Engineering (Egerton University; June 2017-present) and Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (University of Eldoret; December 2017-June 2023). Has internally/externally reviewed/refereed 83 thesis, journals, research/innovation proposals, and promotion documents. Has attracted funding for 26 research/consultancy projects.
Research Interest for: Professor Christopher KANALI
Processing and preservation of agricultural produce using renewable energy sources and technologies
The focus is in processing and preservation of agricultural produce using renewable energy sources and technologies to improve livelihoods and empower communities, especially those in rural areas.
Use of alternative building materials in the construction industry
The focus is on the use of alternative building materials in the construction industry (e.g., buildings and roads) and the application of modelling and simulation in engineering.
Agricultural mechanization
The research focus is in the area of agricultural mechanization for improved livelihoods for smallholder farmers, and in environmental engineering (e.g., waste management, air quality and air and noise pollution control).
Application of modelling and simulation in engineering
The focus is in the application of computer modelling and simulation in: processing and preservation of agricultural produce; use of alternative building materials in the construction industry; agricultural mechanization. In addition, The interest is in the promotion of research that is adaptable and impacts positively to society in terms of economic, social and environmental benefits.